Overdose deaths declined by 36% in Knox County and 15% in Anderson County in 2024, yet challenges from fentanyl and polypharmacy persist, particularly among older adults.

Officials announce the relocation of Knox County Health, Clerk, and Trustee offices to Corporate Square for improved space and parking, opening May 19.

The University of Tennessee hosted the first SEC Rowing Championship, finishing second with 78 points as Texas won with 83. Both teams claimed three race wins, with the final event being decisive.

A hiker with a broken leg was rescued from the Great Smoky Mountains by a multi-agency team after spending a night at LeConte Lodge due to bad weather.

Sevierville Police offers free Collision Avoidance Training for drivers aged 16-20 to improve driving skills and reduce accidents. Participants must use their own insured vehicle.

Construction on SR 27 on Suck Creek Road in Hamilton County will cause intermittent closures for drainage work, with TDOT advising caution and patience for travelers.

Aaron Smith received a life sentence, and Alexis Payne got 20 years for their roles in the death of Smith's son, including murder and child neglect charges.

The Knoxville Mayor's Youth Council is welcoming applications from high school students willing to influence city policy and engage in local governance.

Researchers at ORNL have improved the strength of large-scale 3D prints by reducing internal porosity by 75% using a new vacuum-assisted extrusion method.

A car hit a pedestrian and crashed into a home in East Knoxville when the driver's foot got stuck on the gas pedal. The pedestrian has non-life-threatening injuries; the driver and residents are unharmed. Police are investigating.

Six projects at Oak Ridge National Laboratory received NAIRR and INCITE awards for AI foundation models advancing scientific research in areas including energy, cancer screening, and natural disaster monitoring.

Sevierville Police Department rescheduled a lane closure on Robert Henderson Road to May 8 for sewer connection work, advising motorists to expect short delays.

Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs is set to present the 2025-26 budget with a slight spending increase and no new taxes, focusing on school funding and employee salaries.